On Easter Sunday, Spinny & Friends BBQ transformed Mezo Noir into one of Kampala’s most exciting Easter Sunday destinations this year. The day commenced with UBL reserve mixologists serving guests, an intimate session, part education, part initiation.
They navigated the nuances of tequila culture with the ease of people who genuinely love tequila; the craft behind each expression, and the reasons why Don Julio is a luxury tequila. Guests listened, asked questions, swirled their glasses, and leaned in. It was the kind of beginning that tells you everything about how the rest of the day is going to go.
What began as a relaxed afternoon quickly unfolded into a carefully curated convergence of music, culture, and connection that drew the city’s taste makers into a shared rhythm that lingered beyond the final set.
The gathering leaned into a growing appetite for intentional, yet thrilling daytime experiences. Guests moved effortlessly between curated BBQ stations, signature tequila serves, and bouts of conversation, all underscored by an evolving Afro House soundtrack that defined the mood of the day. The experience, brought together by the world’s first luxury tequila- Don Julio, Fenon Entertainment, and Spinny Events, carried a sense of ease and a clear attention to detail.
That attention was most evident in the music. DJ Spinny, born Joseph Kaliisa, led the charge, partnering with DJ Dash in a back-to-back set that gradually built from sunlit grooves into high-energy moments.
They were joined by Kenya’s DJ Kasey, Kwesta 43, and DJ Anselm, each layering their own sound into a seamless Afro House journey that kept the crowd fully immersed.
Judie Nandekya, Senior Brand Manager, Tequila and Rum East Africa, described the partnership with Dj Spinny as ‘a natural relationship.’
“As Don Julio, we are intentional about the people and spaces we partner with. Our partnership with Di Spinny is a natural one! So being a part of Spinny & Friends BBQ was such an easy task.
This event reflects a kind of experience that brings people together naturally through music, good vibes, food, and shared moments. It’s exciting to see how these experiences are evolving within Uganda’s creative scene.”
The Easter edition also builds on a strong foundation of Spinny. Last year, Spinny @10, held at Mestil Hotel, emerged as the biggest DJ event ever witnessed in Uganda.
Spinny & Friends has since steadily evolved into a platform that prioritises connection as much as entertainment; a direction that the Easter Sunday daytime format made even more apparent.
For DJ Spinny, the vision remains rooted in that balance; “Spinny & Friends has always been about bringing people together in a way that feels real, through good music, energy, and the right atmosphere. Today’s BBQ experience is a build-up for another exciting Spinny & Friends edition this December. That’s the one to watch out for, and I hope to see you there,” he said.